Iraq Receives Russian Jets Amid Gulf Power Shift
Pentagon officials disclose Russia has provided Iraq with TU22 bombers, signaling a broader arms contest in the Persian Gulf. The jets, capable of 1400 mile range, may stay in Iraq or be part of a training run as Moscow seeks influence against U S arms sales to Iran and regional rivals. Recon flights over Iran have risen to about 20 since year start.
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